H. ‘Amy's Green’
Hosta ‘Amy's Green’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 from unknown parentage, 'Amy's Green' is a small, mound-forming hosta distinguished by its variegated leaves with medium green margins and a dull upper surface contrasting with a very shiny underside. The leaves measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with seven pairs of veins and a rounded base.
In the Garden
This compact cultivar reaches 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and spreads to 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, forming a neat mound suitable for the front of borders or rock gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small shade perennials. Its small size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate barriers or deterrents.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | dull on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #258. How we check this data.